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2 Timothy 1:9-11
Contemporary English Version
2 Timothy 1:9-11
Contemporary English Version
9 God saved us and chose us
to be his holy people.
We did nothing
to deserve this,
but God planned it
because he is so kind.
Even before time began
God planned for Christ Jesus
to show kindness to us.
10 Now Christ Jesus has come
to offer us God's gift
of undeserved grace.
Christ our Savior defeated death
and brought us
the good news.
It shines like a light
and offers life
that never ends.
11 (A) My work is to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.[a]
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- 1.11 teacher: Some manuscripts add “of the Gentiles.”
2 Timothy 1:9-11
New International Version
2 Timothy 1:9-11
New International Version
9 He has saved(A) us and called(B) us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done(C) but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 10 but it has now been revealed(D) through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus,(E) who has destroyed death(F) and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 11 And of this gospel(G) I was appointed(H) a herald and an apostle and a teacher.(I)
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